Mrs. Dowling received an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education in 2004 from Delaware Tech Community College. Mrs. Dowling has experience working with children from babysitting, teaching, being a foster parent, and parent educator. Mrs. Dowling has worked with children from birth - 3 years old.

Mrs. Dowling is married and has three children. Mrs. Dowling’s 17 year old daughter is a senior at St. Marks and is looking forward to going to college for business. Mrs. Dowling also has an 11 year old girl who is very active in and out of school, and an 8 year old boy who enjoys being the baby of the family:) Mrs. Dowling’s younger children attend Christ the Teacher Elementary School. All three children keep Mrs. Dowling busy with their sports and other activities, but she wouldn't have it any other way!

Mrs. Dowling is looking forward to her first year at St. Mary's Preschool and to working with Mrs. Sutherland in the 3 year old program. Mrs. Dowling is excited to get started and can’t wait to meet all her students!